SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 13. 1954 Russia Blocks Free Austria BERLIN, Feb. 12 (/P) —Soviet Russia refused tonight to free Austria. It blasted the last chance for European settlement at the Big Four conference. Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov knocked out Austrian Politics Blamed In Aq Shakeup WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 ( fP)— Politics and differences of views on future farm policies were cred ited today with bringing about a big shakeup in the Agriculture Department’s' multi-billion farm price support and crop control agency—the Commodity Stabili zation Service. Secretary Benson, formally an nounced the resignation of Ho ward H. Gordon, a North Caro linian generally regarded by Re publican critics as a Democrat, as administrator of the service. A New York state Republican farm leader.' James A. McConnell, was appointed to succeed Gordon. Neither Benson nor Gordon an nounced the reasons for the change, but officials who asked not to be named, said the shakeup followed a “showdown” confer ence between representatives of the Republican Nationa" Commit tee and Benson la~t week. Housing Program Goes to Congress WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TP)—A Republican housing program, fol lowing through on President Ei senhower’s Jan. 25 recommenda tions, was formally introduced in Congress today. The legislation would reduce by as much as $lOOO the down pay ments required for homes bought with mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration. It also would allow a stretch out in repayment periods from the present 20 or 25 years up to 30 years, and give the President broad powers to change interest rates, down payments, and repay ment periods on mortgages in sured by tlje FHA and the Vet erans Administration. 60 Marine Dead Named WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. (/P)— The Marine Corps today identi fied 60 additional officers and men who have been declared dead in Korea after being listed missing in action for more than one year. The new list brought to 366 the number of Marines proved or pre sumed dead since the armistice. No Marines are now reported as prisoners, but 127 remain on the missing list. ASHAWAY BRAIDED RACKET STRING Choice of* The Champions ■, hopes of independence in the fore seeable future with these new demands: 1. Soviet trdops must remain in Austria as long as Germany is di vided between East and West. 2. Even a so-called independ ence treaty for Austria must de pend on banning the key Adriatic seaport of Trieste now in Ameri can and British hands from use as a 'Western military base. The Russian demands, hidden behind the preamble of a resolu tion piously proposing the comple tion of an Austrian treaty within three appalled the West ern ministers. Grim silence reigned tonight at the West Berlin headquarters of Austrian Foreign Minister Leopold Figl, who pleaded at the ministers’ table today for his country’s free dom. In Austria, the reaction was one of deep .gloom. ix.x&visw? fevv Hr P• ."*.• Pilot training begins at Lackland Air Force Base, where Aviation Cadets get 3 months of officer indoctrination. - "-Tjy /vO\ s s .. j. yy. * 2 It’s a hard grind, but Cadets In primary training the Cadet flies his first planes, a Piper • also find time to relax. Cub, and this T-fi. Later he will fly the more advanced T-28. illllllllllliSilßilillSilllig . : f I KX£9 -n ' jl * l * : 4 After flying conventional planes, he moves on to jets.. , going up with an instructor in this T-33 trainer. How to qualify for Pilot Training as an Aviation Cadet! To qualify, you must be at least a high school graduate. However, you will be of more value to the Air Force if you stay in college, graduate, an.d then volunteer for training. In addition, you must be be tween the ages of 19 and 26 Yi, pnd in top physical condition. If you think you are eligible, here’s what you do: Take your high school diploma or certificate of grad uation together with a copy of your birth certificate down to your nearest Air Force base or recruiting station. Fill out the application they give you. If you pass your physical and other tests, you will be scheduled for an Avia tion Cadet Training Class. iOLLEGIAN STATE COLLEGE PENNSYLVANIA THE DAILY Wilson Denies Peace Means Economic Slump NEW YORK, Feb. 12 (A 3 ) —De- fense Secretary Charles B> Wil son said tonight “there is no rea son to fear” that the nation’s shift from its Korean war footing to peace will lead to depression. ' “I have no patience with the people who seem ; to think that blood spilling and jobs are synon ymous,” he declared. In an address prepared for the 68th annual Lincoln Dinner of the National Republican Club, Wilson said that war and production of guns and war equipment makes “no contribution to real prosper ity.” “Whatever we put into defense we take out of our standard of living,” he said. “All the energy, all the money poured into war goods means less effort and few er resources than can be. devoted to civilian goods.” - Wilson said the Communist world’s failure to demobilize after World War II had made it essen tial for this country to “maintain a major defense program”—and it is doing so. ■HI mg with the laxesc and v * fastest planes in the air. W&M L • >'£ •••.: : . • •••......... C~~^ .v,w.vA^iww.vWAWMv.v*w:«<*(w»iW!2©. 5 * 5 Parties Exchange Blasts In Lincoln Day Speeches WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (A 3 ) — Democrats hotly accused the GOP today of “rat.sewer” politics and a continuing “plot” to tag them all traitors, in defiance of President Eisenhower’s plea to party follow ers to avoid extreme partisanship. The assistant Democratic lead er of the House, Rep. McCormack, of Massachusetts thundered out in a speech on the floor that: “Accusing another party of treason . . . goes far beyond im morality. Over ana above our par ty politics, we are all loyal Amer icans.” From Rep. Rabaut (D-Mich.) came a demand that the President put “teeth into his words” by oust ing Leonard W. Hall as Republi can National Committee chairman for his “part in this plot to brand millions of Americans as traitors.” In Lincoln Day speeches around the country. Republican orators still kept hammering the Demo crats and chanting praises of the Eisenhower administration. Out on the coast. Vice President Nixon told reporters he thinks it is time to omit “name-calling ad jectives from political speeches,” College Men! Fly with , the Finest in the Air Force QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WIN WINGS AS AIR FORCE LIEUTENANTS, EARN OVER $5,000 A YEAR! 5 He wia Air Foj • over $f I*'* ' ’ t ' 11111111 l '''*lllllll \ l[liOT§s 7 He’s tei admirati _ __ «. Force! From now on he’ll rule the skies in an Air Force jet. WHERE TO GET MORE DETAILS: Contact your nearest Aviation Cadet Selection Team. Air Force ROTC Unit, or Air Force Recruiting Officer. Or write to: Aviation Cadet, Headquarters, U. S. Air Force, Washington 25, D. C but not a “frank discussion of all the facts and issues.” The Senate Republican leader, Sen. Knowland of California, took his place today beside Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon in call ing for a more moderate approach in Republican criticism of the op position party. On patriotism and devotion to public duty, Know laftd told newsmen, “You can’t draw a party line.” Both Knowland and Martin, as much as the President himself, are up against the hard reality that Democratic votes are needed to get much of the administra tions legislative program through a closely divided Congress. ® For a fast, exciting and reward ing career, make your future in the sky as an Air Force pilot. As a college student, you are now able to join that small, select band of young men who race the wind in Air Force jets. You’ll have the same opportunities to learn, ad vance and establish yourself in the growing new world of jet aviation. Fly as one of the best The pilot training you get in the Air Force is the best in the world —the kind that makes jet aces . You’ll learn to fly the fastest, latest planes in the air—and fly them safely and well. Those who look to the skies will look to you for leadership and confidence. Into a brilliant future You’ll graduate as an Air Force lieutenant, earning over $5,000 a year. Your Air Force wings will serve as credentials for important positions both in military and commercial aviation. Air Force wings mark you as the very best in the flying profession. PAGE THREE
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